What did you do to your Non-FZ1 motorcycle today.

[thepopularjock]

I am officially registered for my first novice off road class. Time to get the DRZ dirty. Trust me. I need it.

This course will cover the following:

• •Motorcycle Dynamics
• •Adjusting the Motorcycle to the Rider
• •Balance Exercise
• •Proper lifting of a downed Motorcycle
• •Rider Position on the Motorcycle for off-road
• •Enduro Steering
• •Warm-up on Motorcycle drill
• •Slow Riding
• •Riding in a circle
• •Navigating Figure-8's with balance & clutch control
• •Proper riding technique for Washboards
• •Proper body position for Camel Humps
• •Proper foot peg weighing for Ruts
• •Emergency stopping on a hill

This course is approximately 5 hours in duration, at a cost of $195.00/per participant.

Filled out my request for vacation tonight. They will have to give it to me as I start another year of employment in May. Plus I already have someone who wants to cover these days. :tup:

 

[thepopularjock]

I am officially registered for my first novice off road class. Time to get the DRZ dirty. Trust me. I need it.

This course will cover the following:

• •Motorcycle Dynamics
• •Adjusting the Motorcycle to the Rider
• •Balance Exercise
• •Proper lifting of a downed Motorcycle
• •Rider Position on the Motorcycle for off-road
• •Enduro Steering
• •Warm-up on Motorcycle drill
• •Slow Riding
• •Riding in a circle
• •Navigating Figure-8's with balance & clutch control
• •Proper riding technique for Washboards
• •Proper body position for Camel Humps
• •Proper foot peg weighing for Ruts
• •Emergency stopping on a hill

This course is approximately 5 hours in duration, at a cost of $195.00/per participant.

My vacation was approved.
I will send my money on the next paycheck. :cheers:

 

[johnnyontherocks]

Remember guys on a dirt bike, lots' O Throttle is your friend. When in doubt WFO.....

 

[Hail]

More dorky farkles

I don't ride it so I might as well F with it.....

I did not bother doing the upper radiator hose that is by the steering head. It will never be seen anyway and I am lazy.

 

[Dustin]

Chain and sprockets replaced on the 919. Went with my usual DID chain and JT sprockets.

 

[n.e.mich]

Well, the last couple of weekends I spent running natural gas pipe, installed a new heater, and hot/cold water lines out to my garage for washing vehicles. I also installed a ceiling fan. Should have done it a long time ago! So much easier to maintain everything. Spent today servicing, cleaning, and detailing the bike and sled.

 

[FZ1riderNY]

And a nice job at detailing you did! How's the heat in the garage??

 

[n.e.mich]

And a nice job at detailing you did! How's the heat in the garage??

Awesome! Installed a 30,000 BTU ventless wall heater. Without the ceiling fan it was pretty good (a little over 60) but now if its 15-20 deg or so outside it keeps the garage about 70. NICE. I usually just turn it on Friday night and shut it off Sunday evening.

 

[FZ1riderNY]

It's so much more enjoyable wrenching when your fingers and toes aren't frozen hey?!

 

[n.e.mich]

It's so much more enjoyable wrenching when your fingers and toes aren't frozen hey?!

MUCH nicer!!!!!!!!!! Plus, I have the cleanest vehicles around! Not easy owning a black truck and keeping it clean here in Michigan!

 

[FZ1riderNY]

MUCH nicer!!!!!!!!!! Plus, I have the cleanest vehicles around! Not easy owning a black truck and keeping it clean here in Michigan!

I'm in no way a "Ford Guy" but the F150 is the sweetest truck ever!!!

 

[n.e.mich]

Thanks Billy!
Here's another couple of pics.......I love Fords. We bought my wife a new Impala 2 years ago, BIG mistake. Looking at replacing it with a Ford Edge this fall.

 

[FZ1riderNY]

If I had my own house I'd surely have me a nice pickup, but parking is tight where I live and finding spots for my Grand Prix is tough enough, much less a pick-up!

 

[thepopularjock]

Well, the last couple of weekends I spent running natural gas pipe, installed a new heater, and hot/cold water lines out to my garage for washing vehicles. I also installed a ceiling fan. Should have done it a long time ago! So much easier to maintain everything. Spent today servicing, cleaning, and detailing the bike and sled.

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The R1 is looking sharp!
I like the tank pad on your R1... Who makes that?

 

[n.e.mich]

The R1 is looking sharp!
I like the tank pad on your R1... Who makes that?

Hmmmmmmmm I can't remember. It's not actually a tank pad really, its made from carbon fiber. I'll see if I can dig up where I bought it from.

 

[n.e.mich]

Found it:

58cycle.com

 

[n.e.mich]

The case of Amsoil I ordered was finally delivered today so I finished my oil change. Also, I ordered carbon fiber frame and swingarm covers, coming from England in 3 weeks or so.

 

[Hail]

Ordered some Continental tires for the DRZ that lean more towards dirt than the OEM tires. Ratio is 40/60 - Street/Dirt. Also ordered radiator guards that I plan to get annodized.

I plan to get sized for some new bars over the weekend. The stock ones are two low for standing position for me.

 

[tombraider2]

Hail where are you getting those tires ? I been looking for a differant type to.

 

[Hail]

Hail where are you getting those tires ? I been looking for a differant type to.

I am getting them from my local shop. motorcycles-unlimited.com

I am not exactly sure where they get them. I paid just over $200 for the pair both with a slightly wider profile than OEM. I will post up specs later.